Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Ensure Success of Yemeni Consultations

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Ensure Success of Yemeni Consultations

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting. (SPA)

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday its support to ensuring the success of the intra-Yemeni consultations that kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers hailed during the meeting the efforts of the Saudi-led Arab coalition in protecting global energy supplies from hostile attacks.

They were briefed on the assessment of the armed drone and ballistic missile attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against civilian locations and vital facilities in the Kingdom.

They said the attacks are a threat to regional and international security and they reflect the Houthis' rejection of a political solution in Yemen.

They called on the world and its organizations to stand against these attacks and all the sides that perpetrate and support them.

The Yemen consultations are being hosted by the Gulf Cooperation Council and will conclude on April 7.

The ministers also tackled the latest developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. They underlined the Gulf support to holding dialogue between the warring parties to reach a peaceful settlement to the crisis and averts economic, humanitarian and political repercussions on the world.



Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss US-Iran Negotiations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss US-Iran Negotiations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh to discuss several issues, including the negotiations between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war.

During Sunday’s meeting, the two ministers reviewed the close ties between their countries and discussed regional developments, the US-Iran negotiations, and their countries' efforts to support regional security and stability.

They also stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf.

The two ministers also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Arabia, Kenya Agree to Deepen Investment

The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Kenya Agree to Deepen Investment

The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi.

Prince Faisal and Mudavadi chaired the first meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee aimed at further developing relations between their countries and boost coordination and consultation in a manner that serves their common interests and supports regional security and stability.

At the conclusion of the meeting, three Memoranda of Understanding were signed:

The first, in the field of encouraging direct investment, was signed Saudi by Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif, and Mudavadi.

The second, on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters, was signed by Saudi Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Eng. Suhail bin Mohammed Abanmi, and Musalia Mudavadi.

The third, between the Saudi Export-Import Bank and the Kenya Development Corporation, was signed by CEO of the Saudi EXIM Bank Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb, and Director General of the Kenya Development Corporation Dr. Nora Ratemo.

An agreement on the recruitment and employment of Kenyan workers was also signed by Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain, and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Labor and Social Protection Dr. Alfred N. Mutua.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji; Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati; Saudi Ambassador to Kenya Saad AlNafie; and Director General of the General Department for African Countries Saqr AlQurashi.


Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

This reverses a June 29 advisory ‌that had ‌urged the temporary ‌suspension ⁠of sailing and fishing ⁠boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted.

The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel ⁠operators and users to "abide ‌by ‌the maritime regulations and ‌instructions in effect, to ensure ‌the highest levels of safety and security for all trips".

However, the ministry stressed that the resumption is dependent on rigorous adherence to approved preventive controls and technical requirements.

It urged all vessel owners, maritime operators, and seafarers to fully comply with the maritime regulations and instructions.

It also underlined the need to ensure the availability of all required safety and security equipment on board vessels before and during sailing to avoid risks.